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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 01/23/1961 - VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS, HELD ON JANUARY 23, 1961 President Charles A. Hodlmair called the meeting to order at 8:20 in the Ira L. Rupley school in said Village, and directed tl-p- Village Clerk to call the roll. Upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "PRESENT:" James L. Carroll, Francis J. Dillon, Robert E. Hartshorn, Leonard A. Scharringhausen; Charles P. Smith, James R. Young; "ABSENT:" None. It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board approve the Minutes of a Regular Meeting held on January 99 1961, as submitted and dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President de- clared the motion carried. Engineer Fletcher reported having checked the plans for pipeline along Route 83, submitted by West Shore Pipe Line Company, and recommende4l that the request for the right to construct, maintain and operate same within the Village of Elk Grove Village be granted. It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Dillon that Resolution No. 3-61, entitled: "A RESOLUTION GRANTING WEST SHORE PIPE LINE COMPANY THE RIGHT TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE PIPELINE ALONG ILLINOIS ROUTE 83 WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE," be admpted. The President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Carroll, Hartshorn, Dillon, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Hodlmair reported on a closed meeting the Board held with Mr. John Bolger following the meeting on January 9, regarding plans for Mr. Bolger _s property at Tonne-Devon - reporting that the only new informa- tion presented was the possibility of a different chain store entering into an agreement to rent space if and when a shopping center is built. President Hodlmair reported having met with the special attorney (Stof- Fels) Cyd X1. a T.avijSg i*gvoted a building similar to the one proposed. The Board agreed to review said building on Saturday morning, January 28, 1961. Trustee Dillon read a letter from the DuPage County Assistant State's Attorney, reporting that a DuPage County Judge has entered an order in favor of the County vs. Schoo and denied rezoning for the purpose of operating a gas station on property located at the Southwest corner of Devon arra Tonne Roads. In the case of the Pioneer Trust vs. County of Cook, Attorney Hofert stated that the tentative Masters report does no appear favorable and that he will report further at the next meeting. Attorney Hofert reported that the sub-division control ordinance is ready for retyping and should to up for first reading at the meeting scheduled for February 13, 1961. Trustee C4rroll reported that $ 0,000. of bondsfunds has been invested in Treasury Bills with the following maturities: 2000. - 3/15/61; $27-5.,600. - 4/1761. Trustee Smith presented a proposed budget system , consisting of anticipated expenditure forms to be completed by each Committee Chairman and consolidated by the Finance Chairman. Copies were given to each Trustee. Trustee Carroll requested a mting of the Board as a Committee-of-the-4hole for bu et purposes; this was set for February 2 1961, at 7:30 P.M. � P�`P � wry s Trustee Carrell presented 18 invoices, totaling $3,369.79, for payment. -1- (Reg.) 1/23/61 It was moved by Trustee Carroll and seconded by Trustee Smith that the Board approve the following invoices: A.W. Herweg Co. - Painting and lettering for squad car 6 21.75 Atlas Service, Inc.-Services and postage - 2 newsletters 212.86 Best Hardware, Inc. - 1 plunger for Police and Bldg. Dept. 2.65 Bruce Automotive - Car and Truck Repairs_ (Speedometer) 2.00 Mr. Chesney - Work for Street Dept. - 152 hrs, ea. yf2, 31.00 Gerald Driscoll - Traffis sign erection 38.00 Edgewater Beach Flower Shop - 1 plant charged on Oct. 18 15.53 Illinois Bell Tel. Co. - Bill of 1228 for 9--2121 9.10 Chas. Jubert - 19 hours for Street Dept. (4N2. ea. 38.00 Charles K1ehm & Son - 900 Honeysuckle plants 1,100.00 Long Ford, Inc. - Repairs to 1960 Ford 57.39 Morava Stationers - Supplies (Bldg-4?2.88) (Pol. 0.89) 9.77 Northwest Office Machines - Service on Bl.dg� DnDt. typewriter 12.00 Paddock Pub. - Publication of ordinances and ads 271.60 Public Service Co. - Space heat 0231.34) and street light-a 1,191.91 E. E. Schroeder - Communications service and parts 39.33 Speed-E Arrow Press - Reprinting of 110 zoning ord. books 277.90 2enow - Court reporting services - Chgo. Title & Trust case 39.00 X3,369.79 The President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE: " Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; 1111AY:" :gone. whereupon the President declared the motion carried Trustee Hartshorn reported that a meeting has been set for January 31, 1961 with Messrs. Speer and Crossen at the offices of Chapman & Cutler. Messrs. Hodlmair, Hofert, and Fletcher, have also been invited to atten . Trustee Scharringhausen reported that he has contacted Franbee Kennels, trainers of a German shepherd dog for the Poli,-e Department, who have agreed to allow the $850. payment to apply toward a cost of X2,000. for three dogs, if application for same is made within a reasonable length of time. Trustee Scharringhausen read a letter from Fire Chief Mergens outlining the need for establishment of a Fire Preventicn Bureau. This was referreC, to Attorney Hofert to study the ordinances anc confer with state officers. Attorney Hofert reported 'having checked the matter of red lights on private vehicles and stated that this is allowed, with the clear provision that said vehicle is on Elk Grove Fire Depart_ int business when the light is operating. It was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by Trustee Smith that the Board approve the designation of private vehicles owned by Fire Chief John Mergens and Assistant Chiefs John Haar and Andy Tangorra as emergency vehicles, by affixing red lights thereto, Upon further discussion, Trustee Scharringhausen rer.roved his motion and Trustee Smith removed his second. I Trustee Scharringhausen recommended that the speed limit on Tonne toad, State Route 83, State Read, Higgins Road, and Devon A7enue be uniform. his was referred to the Fire & Police Committee for farther study. Trustee Scharringhausen read a letter of commendation from Mosstype Corporation of Illinois, located in Higgins Road Commer;ial Center, with regard to a Village Police Officer questioning a car exiting from said Center at 1:30 Sunday morning, January 15. Trustee Scharringhausen read a letter addressed to the 1960 Vehicle Safety-Check Chairmen in Illinois, from R. Campbell, Cc-ordinator of the Division of Zraffic Safety, State of Illinois, enclosing certificate of achievement from the Auto Industries Highway Safety Committee and a Safety Commendation from Governor Stratton, Trustee Young reported that he is still awaiting a ijritten release from corltract with Grayslake Sand & Gravel Corporation for trenching and backfilling work to be done in Section 7. 1/23/,61 Trustee Young reiterated his dissatisfaction with Elk Grove Boulevard, but stated that in the opinions of both the Village attorney and engineer the Village has no legal recourse in forcing Centex to make more exten- sive corrections, inasmuch as the completed median strip better than complies with the plan as originally accepted by the Board. Trustee Young stated that the Board will continue to explore methods of correct- ing the condition, but that the Village must be liable. Trustee Smith stated that he has the solution to this problem, and offered the possi- bilities of (1) ground cover requiring no mowing; (2) low fence; (3) grating within the ditch. These were f=eferred to the Village Engineer. It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Schar- ringhausen that the Board accept the median strip along Elk Grove Boule- vard. The President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Young; "NAY:" Smith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Dillon reported that the School Board and the Episcopal Churdh have requested permission to move the public sidewalk in three feet (31) onto their land in order to provide for angle-parking which would not pro- trude -into the street. This was referred to the Board as a Committee. Trustee Dillon reported that the Judiciary and Finance Committees have recommended that the ordinance regarding compensation to the Board be reconsidered. It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Darroll that the Board waive the rules and put the subject of compensation for the President and Trustees on the agenda for this meeting. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 159, entitled "AN ORDINANCE FIXING COMP�.NSATION FOR THE PF.ESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VIL- LAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE." The President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Smith; "NAY:" Scharringhausen, Young. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Smith announced that April 15 is the date set for the Fireman's Ball and requested that the trustees assist in the sale of tickets. Trustee Smith reported a meeting of the tentative Park Committee, as a first step to bring about a program for Summer, 19 1.President Hodl- mair appointed a five-member Park Committee consisting of: Robert Beaupre, Chairman - Floyd Foster, Don Walker, Robert Black, Darlene Greaves, members. It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Smith that Resolution No. 4-61, entitled "A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A CITIZENS PARK COMMITTEE" be adopted- The President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Dil- lon #hat the Board concur in the President's appointment of the five member Park Committee consisting of Robert Beaupre (Chairman); Floyd Foster, Don Walker, Robert Black, Darlene Greaves (Members). The Presi- dent asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the President de- clared the motion carried. President Hodlmair appointed a five-member Bicycle Safety Committee con- sisting of Rev. David Crail (Chairman); LynnWesterberg, Gene Keith, Harry DuMore, Chief Edward Clifford (Members). -3- (Reg.) 1/23/61 It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Dil- lon that the Board concur in the President's appointment of the five member Bicycle Safety Committee consisting of Rev. David Crail (Chairman); Lynn Westerberg, Gene Keith—) Harry Dumore, and Chief Edward Clifford (Members). The President asked that the roll be called on the motion, and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:' None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Smith announced having filed Candidacy papers for the office of Village President and requested that he be relieved from writing the Village Newsletter and releasing news items to the press on behalf of the Village Board; President Hodlmair stated that he would assume this responsibility. With regard to lighting in Centex Industrial Park, it was reported that Public Service CompLny has completed plans for such street lighting and requests a meeting with representatives of the Board. Jack Michala reported that members of the Plan Commission attended the recent zoning hearings in Mount Prospect, in particular the requested special use of 145 acres located on the Southwest corner of Golf and Busse Roads in Elk Grove Township. Fir. Michala reported that the Plan Commission received a grant of 30 days for the filing of objections, and recommends that the Village enter such an objection. It was moved by Trustee Carroll and seconded by Trustee Scharringhausen that the Board adopt the appropriate resolution, No. 5-61, entitled "A RESOLUTION OBJECTING TO THE REZONING OF IR OPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF GOLF AND BUSSE ROADS." The President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the fol- lowing Trustees voted "AYE:" Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Aeronautical Committee reported that O'Hare Field is using instru- ment landings on the East-West runway. The Committee will report further at the next meeting of the Board. The Acting Village Clerk reported receipt of notice of Motor Fuel Tax Allotment for December, 1960, in the amount of $3,181.96; also, receipt of notice of Municipal Tax collected for October, 1960, in the amount of $2,696.83. The Acting Village Clerk read letter from Edward J. McCabe, Civil Engineer, enclosing engineering plans for Section 10. These were re- ferred to Engineer Fletcher for study and report. The Acting Village Clerk read letter from Centex Construction Co. request- ing status report of their petition for annexation of land located in DuPage County. This was referred to the Plan Commission. It was moved by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Carroll that the Board authorize expenditure of a sum not to exceed $250.00 for the purchase of an R.0. Allen addition machine for the office of the Village Clerk. The President asked that the roll be called on the mo- tion and up,3n the roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Hodlmair reported that Attorney Frank Madden, representing Mr. and Mrs. Ed Tonne, was present at the meeting and had requested permission to address the Board. It was moved by Trustee Your_o and seconded by Trustee Dillon that Mr. Madden be granted permission to address the Board relative to the Tonne request. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. -4- (Reg.) 1/23/61 Mr. Madden outlined the fact that Mr. and Mrs. Tonne are interested in having their property rezoned commercial and requested the background of the previous Tonne petition. Upon the recommendation of Attorney Hofert, Mr. Madden concurred that the next step would be to file a new petition for rezoning. It was moved by Trustee Carroll and seconded by Trustee Young that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon thn President declared the motion carried and tte meeting was adjourned at 10:50 P.M. Dolores L. Oberg, Village Clerk APPROVED: Charle s A. Hodlmair President -5- (Reg.) 1/23/61